WLYC 24 Hour Race 2025 - Parking and Accommodation
Vehicle parking on Marine Drive
There will be very ample parking space for all competitor and spectator cars, camper vans and motorhomes in the large parking areas on Marine Drive adjacent to the lake, which will be managed by West Lancs Yacht Club (WLYC) for the duration of the event. Overnight sleeping in vehicles is permitted by Sefton Council and changing and toilet facilities are available at both WLYC and Southport Sailing Club throughout the weekend. Pre-booking of parking permits is not available this year - sufficient dedicated space has been reserved for us. The discounted parking fees will be payable to the parking marshals on arrival by card machine only and will cover the full three days Friday 12th to Sunday 14th inclusive. A receipt will be issued for display inside the front windscreen.
Parking fees
Cars (up to L5m and W2m, parked diagonally and occupying a single bay) for 3 full days £10
Larger vehicles (over L5m and/or W2m, parked parallel to Marine Drive) for 3 full days £30
NB Roof top tents can be accommodated at Southport SC (see below) but not in the Marine Drive car parks. Caravans can be accommodated in the Marine Drive car parks and together with their towing vehicle classified as a single 'larger vehicle'
WLYC car park
The club car park will be available for event service providers.
Accessible parking adjacent to the clubhouse may be requested by email from wlyc24hourrace@gmail.com indicating name, sailing club and contact number. Fees are as indicated above and should be paid in advance so that a permit can be issued.
Team Bases in the Dinghy Park
Each competing boat will be able to set up a base adjacent to the side of the lake typically a 3m x 3m gazebo for their teams, providing shelter from sun and rain. Clubs with two or more boats competing will be allocated a 3.0m x 6.0m space for their base. Each competing boat is also allocated a 9.75m x 2.5m space in the dinghy park to accommodate the boat, trolley, road trailer and a towing vehicle. The maximum towing vehicle size should not exceed 2.3m wide x 5.5m long. Boats arriving on double-stacked trailers will need to be off-loaded. An area in the WLYC main car park will be allocated for the storage of double-stacked trailers if required.
Camping at Southport Sailing Club (SSC)
Southport Sailing Club will again be offering tent camping pitches on grassy areas of the dinghy park. Camping permits are valid for two nights (12-14th September) and must be obtained from WLYC in advance - please ensure they are available for inspection on arrival. The camping permits at SSC are just for camping, except in the case of vehicles with roof top tents. All other vehicles should park in the Marine Drive car park, for which payment is by card on entry.
Donations
Two person tent (up to L3.3m x W 1.5m) for up to two nights £10
Larger tent (over L3.3m x W 1.5m) for up to two nights £25
Car top tent (any size) for up to two nights £25
Booking
Please request camping permits in advance by email from wlyc24hourrace@gmail.com indicating name, sailing club and contact number. Donations for camping must be made in advance by bank transfer to:
Payment
Payee: West Lancashire Yacht Club
Sort Code: 09-01-29
Account no: 20974864
Reference: ClubName24CAMP
Facilities
There are toilets and showers in the SSC clubhouse, where you can also get breakfast and drinking water. There will be an additional toilet block adjacent to the clubhouse.
SSC camping rules
No open fires or BBQs are allowed in the camping areas. Please dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided.
Camping at Waterside Lodge
Waterside Lodge are offering camping, caravan, camper and motorhome pitches. Further details are available by clicking the link: Waterside Lodge If you would like to book please contact the Waterside Lodge office on 01704 510900.
Hotels
There are ample commercial accommodation options in Southport, including the Premier Inn, with free parking for residents (10 minutes' walk), as well as nearby guest houses, Air B&Bs and the Travelodge. The four star Waterfront Southport Hotel on the Promenade (15 minutes' walk with a view over the Marine Lake from north facing rooms) is offering complimentary parking and a 20% discount with the code EVENTBB (T: 01704 516220 | E: lindsey@waterfrontsouthporthotel.co.uk).
Last updated 3:27pm on 25 July 2025
